Quicksilver Quotes

“Talent is useful, but always keep your dagger sharp.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“You mustn’t hit her over the head with it. Women like to be romanced like the heroines in the sensation novels.” “What the devil do you know about sensation novels?” “A man can learn a great deal about women from novels,” Matt said. “You should try it sometime.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“Has some married man asked you to be his mistress? If so, give me his name and I will see to it that he disappears.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“For pity's sake, you are lying in a coffin, Mrs. Crofton. Unless you wish to be buried, I strongly suggest that you resurrect yourself immediately.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“You know, it would be very easy for Gilmore to break his neck on these stairs," Matt offered with a hopeful air. "Accidents do happen."

"That won't be necessary, thank you," Virginia said.

"Just a leg perhaps?”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“I would walk into hell to keep you safe.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“Idly he toyed with the notion of ripping Leybrook's head off his shoulders. It would be a very pleasant, extremely satisfying project, but Virginia would probably not approve.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver

“For heaven’s sake, Virginia, why did you not simply wear a large sign on the back of your gown tonight announcing that you were involved in a romantic liaison with Mr. Sweetwater?” “I didn’t think the sign would complement my dress,” Virginia said.”
― Amanda Quick, Quicksilver